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Politicians disrupting funerals, walking out to distribute handouts to mourners

Politicians defend campaigns in burials, but residents believe that the disruption of burial ceremonies is an insult to the bereaved and disrespectful to a sacred cultural practice.

By Anne Atieno 17 days ago

Politicians disrupting funerals, walking out to distribute handouts to mourners

Randy couples using Migori bushes to consummate love

Randy couples using Migori bushes to consummate love

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Voters chase away MP for calling them illiterate

Voters chase away MP for calling them illiterate

By Anne Atieno 4 months ago

Head to court if unhappy with poll, clerics tell parties

Head to court if unhappy with poll, clerics tell parties

By Anne Atieno 2 days ago

Spooky Migori village where dead bodies 'return' home

In October 2017, residents held protests about the neglect of the cemetery, but no action has ever been taken. They live with the nauseating stench of the decomposing bodies.

By Anne Atieno 18 days ago

Spooky Migori village where dead bodies 'return' home

Three hopefuls seek to succeed Ochillo Ayacko in Senate race

The current senator has thrown his hat in the ring for the position of county governor. The candidates have intensified campaigns as the elections draw closer.

By Anne Atieno 20 days ago

Three hopefuls seek to succeed Ochillo Ayacko in Senate race

Expectant woman, daughter found dead in apparent murder-suicide

The body of the woman and that of her daughter were found dangling from the roof of their rented house.

By Anne Atieno 28 days ago

Expectant woman, daughter found dead in apparent murder-suicide

Governor's wife joins five others in scramble for woman MP seat

The competition features seasoned politicians as well as a few greenhorns. The women say that despite their political leanings, they support Azimio-One Kenya candidate Raila Odinga.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Governor's wife joins five others in scramble for woman MP seat

Magoha urges private sector to invest in junior secondary schools

With less than two months to the General Election, CS Magoha warned education officials against laxity.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Magoha urges private sector to invest in junior secondary schools

It's your turn to support my bid, wife tells Obado

Hellen, who joined the race to unseat Pamela Odhiambo, said she supported Governor Okoth Obado for a long time and now, it is his turn to support her.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

It's your turn to support my bid, wife tells Obado

Clan and Kuria factor as nine hopefuls seek to succeed Obado

Obado won the seat largely in 2013 after he picked his running mate, the now deputy governor Nelson Mahanga to woo Kuria votes.

By Anne Atieno 1 month ago

Clan and Kuria factor as nine hopefuls seek to succeed Obado

Obado's wife says she'll vote for Raila despite husband supporting Ruto

She has been publicly distancing herself from her husband’s affairs and insists on being referred to as Hellen Adhiambo.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Obado's wife says she'll vote for Raila despite husband supporting Ruto

Police hunt for gang that tortured, raped woman

The victim's husband, who is physically challenged, said the thieves told him they had been sent to kill him.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Police hunt for gang that tortured, raped woman

I'll vote for Raila, Obado's wife says as husband campaigns for Ruto

Hellen Obado, the wife of Migori Governor Okoth Obado, says she will vote for Raila Odinga as president in the August 9 General Election.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

I'll vote for Raila, Obado's wife says as husband campaigns for Ruto

Man in governor race walks and boards public vehicles to fish for votes

Lack of funding for his campaign has not deterred Mr Ouko from reaching out to voters as he boards public vehicles and walks on foot to reach voters in their homes and market places.

By Anne Atieno 2 months ago

Man in governor race walks and boards public vehicles to fish for votes

Capitalise on free cows plan, Migori farmers urged

More than 300 cows have been stolen Migori County since December last year.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Capitalise on free cows plan, Migori farmers urged

Why six-piece call is a tough sell in Migori

Aspirants claim the nominations conducted by the Orange party were not free and fair. They say those who won or got direct tickets have been imposed on them by Raila allies.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Why six-piece call is a tough sell in Migori

MCA aspirants who got 1 vote in ODM polls allege rigging, to run as independent

Two MCA hopefuls from Migori County, who got one vote each in the April 18 ODM primaries, say they will run as independent candidates in the upcoming elections.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

MCA aspirants who got 1 vote in ODM polls allege rigging, to run as independent

Nominated MP Ghati, Masara to fly ODM flag in August elections

Nominated MP Denitah Ghati will fly the ODM flag in the Migori Woman Representative race in the August election.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

Nominated MP Ghati, Masara to fly ODM flag in August elections

12 arrested with weapons as ODM holds nominations

Police arrested 12 suspects in Bondo Nyironge ahead of the ODM nominations yesterday.

By Anne Atieno 3 months ago

12 arrested with weapons as ODM holds nominations

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